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Back Cover, Volume 131, Issue 17
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.40977
Subject(s) - dumbbell , cover (algebra) , composite material , materials science , fiber , polymer science , volume (thermodynamics) , mechanical engineering , engineering , physics , medicine , quantum mechanics , physical therapy
Fiber‐reinforced friction materials possess unique self‐lubrication capabilities and can reduce the environmental impact of the friction materials industry. This has attracted interest in the use of biodegradable and nontoxic raw materials, such as jute fibers. In the study by Yunhai Ma et al., jute fibers are processed to have a dumbbell‐shaped structure and used as reinforced fibers in friction materials. These dumbbell‐shaped jute fibers improve the interfacial strength between straight jute fibers and the substrate, and enhance the wear‐resistance of friction materials. The cover shows the morphology of jute fiber‐reinforced friction materials with a dumbbell‐shaped spacing of 10 mm. DOI: 10.1002/app.40748